Networks, Culture, and Social Control

Undergraduate

introduces students to social network analysis in sociology and criminology, emphasizing how patterns of relationships shape behavior, meaning, and social outcomes. Topics include personal networks, belief polarization, organized crime, and institutional deviance. The course encourages ethical, effective use of generative AI tools, with a focus on developing practical skills for real-world research and critical engagement with emerging technologies. Students will learn to use AI tools to develop Python code to analyze social network data.